Port klang: All ports in Malaysia must be prepared to handle additional containers that may be delayed due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Transport Minister Anthony Loke emphasized that proactive measures must be taken to prevent disruptions or congestion, particularly involving containers at port yards.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Loke stated that Port Klang and other ports in the country must be ready to receive and handle additional containers that may be held up at other ports due to disruptions to maritime transport in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has been holding meetings with major port operators and port authorities to ensure readiness.

Loke mentioned the potential for local ports to increase cargo handling usually directed through ports such as Jebel Ali Port, Khalifa Port, Port of Salalah, and Port of Muscat. Measures include directing that empty containers be transferred directly to depots outside the port, and ensuring that these depots operate 24 hours in line with port operating hours.

In terms of performance, as of December 2025, Port Klang recorded total container handling of 15.14 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a 3.4 percent increase from 2024. This achievement allows Port Klang to maintain its 10th position in the World Container Port League, with a target set for a 1.5 percent increase this year.

Loke also announced the Cabinet's approval for the development of a third terminal at Port Klang in Pulau Carey, led by the Selangor state government. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be established with private partners to attract investment for the terminal, emphasizing the project's significance in strengthening the national economy and enhancing Malaysia's competitiveness in international ports and logistics.